UFC"Lazy Boy"Ronaldo Rodríguez Record: 17-3-0
FlyweightRecord17-3-0
Age27
DivisionFlyweight · #20
Combat Edge Elo1697
Last fightMar 29 2025
Ronaldo Rodríguez has a 17-3-0 professional record and is 27 years old in the Flyweight division, representing Prime Combat Academy. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Ronaldo Rodríguez bio
Personal background
Ronaldo Rodríguez, nicknamed "Lazy Boy," is a Mexican flyweight competing in the UFC with a professional record of 17–3. Born Luis Ronaldo Rodríguez on May 7, 1999, he was raised in difficult circumstances by a single mother before fighting became his route to a better life. He began training in his mid-teens, drawn to combat sports as a way to provide for his family, and later relocated to chase the sport seriously. He holds a Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt and competes out of Veracruz, fighting under the Prime Combat Academy banner. Standing 5'7" with a 65-inch reach, the disciplined, twice-daily-training Rodríguez has emerged as one of the fresh faces of Mexican MMA.
Path to the UFC
Rodríguez made his pro debut in 2017 and built his record across the Mexican regional scene, fighting often for the Lux Fight League and other promotions while developing a well-rounded, finish-capable game. His lone signature stumble before the UFC came on Dana White's Contender Series in August 2020, a unanimous-decision loss to Jerome Rivera that denied him an immediate contract. Rather than derail him, the defeat sparked a long unbeaten run: he reeled off wins through the Mexican circuit, sharpening both his striking and his submission game until the UFC came calling.
UFC career
Rodríguez made the most of his promotional opportunity. He debuted in February 2024 with a second-round rear-naked-choke submission of the experienced Denys Bondar, an impressive statement on the big stage. He followed it up on the marquee Noche UFC card at UFC 306 in September 2024, outpointing veteran Ode Osbourne over three rounds to push his winning streak deeper. His climb hit a check in March 2025, when he dropped a unanimous decision to Kevin Borjas, his first UFC loss and a result that exposed the fine margins of the flyweight division. Even with that setback, Rodríguez remains a promising young name in a division hungry for fresh Mexican contenders.
Fighting style
Rodríguez is among the more balanced finishers at flyweight, with a 71% finish rate built on a near-even split of seven knockouts and five submissions to go with four decisions. He blends crisp boxing with a genuine submission threat off his BJJ base, able to win fights standing or on the mat. Notably, all three of his career losses have come by decision rather than by finish, a sign of his durability and defensive soundness even in defeat. The growth area is closing out the highest-level competition: his UFC loss to Borjas and his Contender Series defeat both went the distance, suggesting that sharper output over 15 minutes is what separates him from the division's top tier.
Career highlights
- Submission-finish UFC debut — choked out the experienced Denys Bondar in the second round to open his Octagon run in February 2024.
- Noche UFC winner — beat veteran Ode Osbourne at UFC 306, shining on one of the promotion's biggest Mexican-themed cards.
- Never finished — all three of his career losses have gone to the scorecards, reflecting his durability and well-rounded defensive game.
Career snapshot
Ronaldo Rodríguez career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1697Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#417
Flyweight#20of 90 active
Peak1716
Last move-20
Opponent quality1533avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1716 Elo after defeating Ode Osbourne (2024-09-14)
Similar Elo in Flyweight
Recent Elo history
LossKevin Borjas2025-03-29 | Decision (unanimous)-20WinOde Osbourne2024-09-14 | Decision (unanimous)+11WinDenys Bondar2024-02-24 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke)+17WinÁngel Rodríguez2023-05-19 | Doctor Stoppage (Ankle Injury)+7WinJaime Londono2022-12-09 | Submission (Guillotine Choke)+10Ronaldo Rodríguez quick answers
What is Ronaldo Rodríguez's record?
Ronaldo Rodríguez's professional MMA record is 17-3-0.
How old is Ronaldo Rodríguez?
Ronaldo Rodríguez is 27 years old.
What weight class is Ronaldo Rodríguez?
Ronaldo Rodríguez fights at Flyweight in UFC.
How tall is Ronaldo Rodríguez?
Ronaldo Rodríguez is 5'7" tall with a 65" reach.
How much does Ronaldo Rodríguez weigh?
Ronaldo Rodríguez competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 125 lbs.
What is Ronaldo Rodríguez's Combat Edge Elo?
Ronaldo Rodríguez's Combat Edge Elo is 1697, with a peak Elo of 1716.
How strong is Ronaldo Rodríguez's recent opposition?
Ronaldo Rodríguez's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1533 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Ronaldo Rodríguez's last fight?
Ronaldo Rodríguez's latest tracked pro fight was against Kevin Borjas at UFC Fight Night on Mar 29 2025.
What is Ronaldo Rodríguez's recent form?
Ronaldo Rodríguez's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Ronaldo Rodríguez usually win?
Ronaldo Rodríguez's 17 recorded wins include 7 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 71% ending before the final bell.
7Wins by knockout
5Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Ronaldo Rodríguez stats
Record : 17 / 3 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
2.13Fighter3.39Division average
Significant striking accuracy
45%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.15Fighter3.88Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
47%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.13Fighter1.51Division average
Takedown accuracy
50%Fighter34%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
64%Fighter53%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1.13Fighter0.57Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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